Rock & Gem Show DatesMay 2024 3-4—YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Yucaipa Valley Gem and Mineral Society; City of Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival, Yucaipa Blvd and Adams St; Fri. 5-10, Sat. 12-9; free; Show will have 15 dealers, kids' activities, geode cracker, club store, and great raffle. The show is held in conjunction with the City of Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival, having other arts & craft vendors, family activities, food, beer, and wine booths, plus name bands at night; contact Lee Peterson, (909) 794-0731; Email: grandpasgems@gmail.com; Website: www.yvgms.org/ 3-5—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.comMay 2024-June 2024 30-1—POWELL, WYOMING: Annual show; 2024 Wyoming State Rock and Mineral Show and Big Horn Basin Rock and Mineral Show; Park County Fairgrounds, 655 E 5th St; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; This is a family-friendly event. People of all ages are welcome; The 2024 Wyoming State Rock and Mineral Show will take place in Powell, Wyoming, just 80 miles from the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park. It features many vendors, educational and showcase displays, demonstrations, children's activities and much more. Camping available at the fairgrounds; contact Greg Jones, (281) 224-2694; Email: wyojones@wyojones.com; Website: Cody59ers.com 31-2—DULUTH , GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $8 Admission cash only at door; Select dealers selling exquisite jewelry, crystals, fossils, minerals, healing stones, gems, beads & so much more; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com 31-2—BONNEY LAKE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Swiss Park, 9205 198th Ave. E.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; Free Admission; With vendors both inside and outside you’ll find a vast selection of rough and finished “treasures” on display. Inside, watch demonstrators show you “how it’s done” and see the many displays presented by PVG&MC members. Convenient parking and disabled access; contact Jillian Y. Higgins, (253) 355-3146; Email: PVGAMC@gmail.com; Website: www.puyallupvalleygemandmineralclub.com/shows 31-2—WAUSEON, OHIO: Annual show; State Line Gem & Mineral Society; Fulton County Fairgrounds, Junior Fair Building, 8514 SR 108; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults $4, Seniors & Students $3; Quality Dealers, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Food, Snacks, Desserts, Educational Displays, Cabochon Cutting, Beading and Wire Wrapping, Geode Cracking, Flint Knapping; contact Sherman Kardatzke, (517) 673-54; Email: skardatzke@gmail.com; Website: statelinegms.comJune 2024 1-1—MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association (PESA); Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Poplar St; Sat. 8:30-3; Free; Fossils, gems, and minerals from six continents and outer space on over 100 tables indoors and out featuring a fluorescent mineral room and other goodies; contact Mandy Apgar; Email: pesanewsletter@yahoo.com; Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064902032245 1-1—DELTA, COLORADO: Annual show; Delta County Rock Wranglers; Heddles Recreation Center, 531 North Palmer Drive; Sat. 9-5; Free Admission; About thirty vendors and lots of activities for children and adults; contact Harry Masinton, (970) 856-3861; Email: hpmasinton@gmail.com 1-1—COLFAX, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Greensboro Gem & Mineral Club; Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, 2914 Sandy Ridge Road; Sat. 9-5; FREE; 40 Vendors, rain/shine, grand prize raffle, half hour door prizes. Free geodes to kids 12 and under. Minerals, crystals, fossils, gemstones, cabachons, beads, hand-made jewelry, wire wrapping, gem trees, crystal cathedrals. Gem & lapidary books, hats & t-shirts, decorative items. 2500+ attendees; contact KB Montgomery, (336) 706-0061; Email: ggmc.rocks@gmail.com; Website: ggmc-rockhounds.com 1-2—PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mineralogical Society of Arizona; Phoenix Shrine Auditorium, 552 N. 40th St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 Cash, $3 Members, Children 12 and under free with paying adult; 35+ Quality Dealers, Demonstrations, Raffles, Competitive Exhibits, Saturday Dinner & Auction, Kids Activities; contact Chris Whitney-Smith; Email: show@msaaz.org; Website: www.msaaz.org 1-2—ONALASKA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Coulee Rock Club of La Crosse Wisconsin; Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Age 6 or under free, $2 age 7 or more; 20+ Vendors Offering World-Wide: Agates, Geodes, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Gemstones, Rough & Slabs, Carvings and Spheres, Polished Stones, Thunder eggs, Petrified Wood, and Lapidary Equipment. Plus: Door Prize Drawings, Silent Auctions, Demonstrations, Kids Korner, Rock Identification; contact Allison Conrad, (507) 470-2598; Email: rockinbabe@acegroup.cc 1-2—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 9th Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 for two days, Children Under 12 free; You’ll find over 50 vendors from across the country (as well as California artisans), Asia and Europe. Buy minerals, crystals, beads, gems, jewelry — an amazing array of merchandise. The largest rock & gem show in San Francisco; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (414) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: www.crystalfair.com 1-2—CANANDAIGUA, NEW YORK: Annual show; Wayne County Gem and Mineral Club; Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, 250 North Bloomfield Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 for adults, Free for children 12 and under; GemFest is a family friendly event with plenty of demonstrations and activities for all ages in addition to a solid variety of quality vendors! We strive to have a number of no-cost activities that are kid-friendly like rock painting, soapstone carving, a scavenger hunt, and Jerry and his dinosaur; contact James Keeler; Email: jamesrocks@jkeeler.com; Website: wcgmc.org 7-8—SPRINGFIELD , MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozarks Gem & Mineral Society, Inc; Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 815 E Farm Road 182; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; Free entry; This is an annual outdoor gem and mineral show with no admission or parking charges. Fun for all ages with rocks, gems, minerals, display pieces, jewelry, geode cracking, novelties, and more; contact Mark Northrup, (417) 597-4657; Email: ogms.1957@gmail.com; Website: www.ogms.rocks 7-9—BOISE, IDAHO: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com 7-9—COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO: Annual show; Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society; Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $5/one day, $8/multiple days, 12 & under FREE; Since 1963, the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society (CSMS) has sponsored the Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. We expect over 50 vendors, feature exhibits, auctions on-the-half-hour, door prizes, gold panning with the Gold Prospectors of Colorado, and kids activities; contact Lisa Cooper; Email: ppgmjshow@gmail.com; Website: pikespeakgemshow.com 7-9—MILACA, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Dale's Rocks & More; Hairy Mosquito Trading Co, 21287 Highway 169; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free to All Ages; Crystals, Rocks, Minerals, Fossils and Handmade/Olden Crafts from around the world will be here in one unique outdoor location just for YOU!! Mark your Calendars and bring your family for this wonderful Event! You’ll be amazed at what things you will see; contact Dale's Rocks & More, (612) 708-8279; Email: dalesrocks_more@outlook.com; Website: Dale's Rocks & More on Facebook 7-9—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Raleigh Rocks, Minerals, Crystals, Beads and Jewelry Show; NC State Fairground (Scott Building), 4285 Trinity Road; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; This show features dealers selling Rocks, Minerals, gems, jewelry, and beads. Come see the beautiful displays. Chat with the dealers about their items. You can personally select incredible minerals and Rocks well as handcrafted silver and gold jewelry or select beautiful strands of beads; contact Ash, (919) 257-8915; Email: Jewelpassageshows@gmail.com; Website: www.jewelpassageshows.com 8-8—KENT, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; Connecticut Museum of Mining and Mineral Science; Connecticut Antique Machinery Campus, 31 Kent-Cornwall Road (RTE 7); Sat. 9-4; FREE; 30 plus dealers from the Northeast selling minerals, fossils, gemstones, beads. Tour the museums new exhibits. New dealers welcome; contact John Pawloski; Email: j.a.pawloski@att.net 8-9—DESOTO, MISSOURI: Show and sale; Amvets Post 48 HOP Committee; Amvets Post 48, 1075 Amvets Dr; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free; We are looking for vendors for Inside and Outside booths. Food and Drinks will be available for purchase; contact Donna J Pelikan, (682) 970-8362; Email: liznmarie@yahoo.com 8-9—ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Palomar Gem and Mineral Club; California Center for the Arts - Conference Center, 340 North Escondido Blvd, PO Box 1583; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5, Kids under 12 free; 9000 square feet of shopping - 40 plus vendors - mineral specimens, faceted precious and semi-precious stones, polished cabochons, faceting and lapidary rough, fossils, and eye-catching handmade and vintage jewelry. Demonstrations of Silver fabrication, cabbing, faceting and more; contact Toni Floyd; Email: PGMCShow@gmail.com; Website: palomargem.org 8-9—WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association/dba Gem Miner's Spring Show; Howard County Maryland Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; $6, children under 12 free, Discount coupon offered on website; The Gem Miner's Spring Show is an exhibition of beads, fine jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, gift and craft items. New Wholesale section. Hourly and grand door prizes. In its 3rd year. Free and handicapped parking; contact Teresa Schwab, (301) 807-9745; Email: eventcoordinator@gem-show.com; Website: www.gem-show.comJuly 2024 11-13—NYSSA, OREGON: Annual show; Nyssa Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture; South Park , Corner of S 5th Street and Reece Ave; Thu. 12-9, Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-9; Free Event; Come on down to Nyssa Oregon and celebrate our annual Thunderegg Days event! This is a 3 day event with over 50 vendors including rock & gem, crafts, and food! We also have great entertainment throughout the 3 days! Come join the fun; contact Nyssa Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, (541) 372-3091; Email: nyssachamberofcommerce@gmail.com; Website: nyssachamberofcommerce.com 12-13—MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Lakeland Gem Club; Lakeland Union High School, 9573 State Highway 70; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5; Free for all ages; Silent Auction, children's mineral hunt, mineral displays; contact Daniel Erickson; Email: neatrocks@gmail.com; Website: Lakelandgemclub.org 12-14—DURANGO, COLORADO: Retail show; Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club; La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $5; 70th annual show; This indoor and outdoor event hosts over 60 vendors with mineral and gem specimens, rocks and fossils, jewelry, rough material and slabs, cabochons and more. There are activities for kids, a silent auction, classes, and food trucks. More information on Facebook and FCGMC website; contact David Gonzales; Email: gonzales_d@fortlewis.edu; Website: www.durangorocks.org/ 12-14—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, sixteen and under free; There will be jewelry of all types, custom faceted-gemstones, beads, crystals, minerals, and fossils. A wire-wrapper will be present to design jewelry and wrap stones on site; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com 13-14—TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society; Exchange Center at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 for Adults; Children 12 and under admitted free with paid adult admission. Scouts free in uniform. Military and First Responders free with I.D. Show features rocks, gems, minerals, fossils and jewelry. There will also be a fluorescent room, demonstration area, silent auction and a free kids zone; contact Martha L. Rongey, (918) 230-1094; Email: m_rongey!sbcglobal.net; Website: tulsarockandmineralsociety.org/ 13-14—SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: Wholesale and retail show; Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse; NY State Fairgrounds, Center of Progress Building, 581 State Fair Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Admission $8, children 12 and under free; contact Cheryl Brown; Email: gmssrock@gmail.com; Website: www.gmss.club 13-14—MOOSE LAKE, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Carlton County Gem and Mineral Club and Moose Lake Chamber of Commerce; Riverside Arena, 20 Earl Ellens Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free; Kids Dig in front of the Arena; Agate Stampede Saturday 3 p.m. Elm Ave; contact Lynn Sverci, (218) 721-2679; Email: danlynnsunrisefarm@yahoo.com 13-14—NEWPORT, OREGON: Annual show; US Bead Warehouse; Newport Armory, 541 SW Coast Hwy; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $1 admission, kids 12 and under free; Fun for the whole family; contact Jennifer Brandenberger, (541) 997-0109; Email: usbeadwarehouse@gmail.com 19-21—TONOPAH, NEVADA: Annual show; 2nd Annual Tonopah Rock & Bottle Show; Tonopah Convention Center, 301 Brougher Ave; Fri. 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Cost of admission: $1. Early admission: $20; Early Looker Friday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.; Silversmithing, Wire Wrapping, Lapidary Classes, Bottle Vendors, Gem, Fossil & Rock Vendors, Blacksmithing Demo, Turquoise Picking & a lot more; contact Chrissy Pope, (775) 277-0804; Email: chrissy.townoftonopah@gmail.com 25-28—FAIRPLAY, COLORADO: Annual show; Jay Penn; River Park Event Site, 200 Platt Dr; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 30 Dealers at this OUTDOOR show. There are mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons and beads; contact Jay Penn; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: abqfallshow.wixsite.com/fairplay 26-28—SHOW LOW, ARIZONA: Annual show; White Mountain Gem and Mineral Club; Elks Lodge, 805 E. Whipple; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4, kids with adult free; contact Cathy Cargile, (714) 348-9162; Email: SkyRanch5734@yahoo.com; Website: www.whitemountain-azrockclub.org 27-27—CANTON, SOUTH DAKOTA: Annual show; Sioux Empire Gem and Mineral Society; Bethany Reformed Church, 702 W 7th St; Sat. 10-5; Adults $2, Kids (12 and under) Free; contact Aletha Hoogeterp, (605) 987-2446; Email: ahoogeterp@iw.net 27-28—FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Indianhead Gem & Mineral Society; Frederic High School Gym, 1437 Clam Falls Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 57th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Door Prizes. Demonstrations of Cabbing, Faceting, Flint Knapping and Sphere Making. Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems and Jewelry on display and for sale. Lunch and sacks available by the 4-H Club; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223 27-28—RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA: Annual show; Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society; Nerdy Nuts Expo Hall, Central States Fairgrounds, 800 San Francisco Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; $4 per day, under 12 free; Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society invites you to our 41st Gem & Mineral Show. This is a family friendly event! There will be numerous rock, mineral & fossil vendors, a children’s activity center, gold panning, educational & display showcases, silent auction, hourly door prizes and more; contact Debbie Vick, (605) 877-6957; Email: westdakota.rocks@gmail.com; Website: wdgms.org 27-28—MATTITUCK , NEW YORK: Annual show; Long Island Mineral and Geology Society; Mattituck Cutchogue JR/SR High School, 15125 Main Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $6 for all 12+, children under 12 free, $1 discount with flyer available on the website; COME JOIN US AT OUR 40TH ANNUAL SHOW!! LIMAGS has sponsored an annual gem, mineral & fossil show during the last weekend in July since 1982. Over 30 dealers of fine gemstones, jewelry, fossils, minerals meteorites and related items are displayed. Last entry 4:30 pm; contact Elizabeth Wiesemann; Email: limagsadvertising@gmail.com; Website: www.limineralandgeology.com/LiMags/Gem_Show_Flyer_Vendors.htmlJuly 2024-August 2024 28-4—SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Parkway Fire and Rescue; Parkway Fire and Rescue Event Grounds, 136 Majestic View; Sun. 9-6, Mon. 9-6, Tue. 9-6, Wed. 9-6; Free; Hours are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily; contact Donna Collis, (828) 766-5492; Email: info@grassycreekgemshow.org; Website: grassycreekgenshow.orgAugust 2024 2-4—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 901 N Tamiami Trail; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and under Free, Admission good for all three days; 10,000 SF of fabulous vendors of Fine and Artisan Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Beads and so much more! Something for everyone of all ages; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com 2-4—VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, sixteen and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be displays of Virginia rocks and minerals, lapidary arts demonstrations and geode cutting by the two Gem and Mineral societies of the area. A gemologist will also be available for appraisals; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-20; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com 3-5—ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; The Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society; @the Grounds Roseville, 700 Event Center Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $10, 12 and under Free; 62nd annual BIG show in AC event Center! Over 70+ vendors in/out: Crystals, Fossils, Minerals, Opal, Amethyst, Jewelry, Beads, Gemstones, Meteorites, Gold, Cabochons, Mineral ID, Rock Auctions, Educational Exhibits, Demonstrations, Fun for Kids, Raffle, Discount coupon on website, Parking $10; contact Gloria Marie, (916) 216-1114; Email: gloriarosevillerockrollers@gmail.com; Website: www.rockrollers.com/show.html 8-11—BUENA VISTA, COLORADO: Annual show; Buena Vista Contin-Tail Rock, Gem, and Mineral Show; Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds, Gregg Dr; daily 9-6; Free Admission, Free Parking, Family-Friendly; Visit the largest OUTDOOR mineral show in Colorado! Thursday 8/8 thru Sunday 8/11, 9 am – 6 pm daily Over 100 dealers with gems, minerals, jewelry, meteorites, moldavite cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, slabs, rough, tools, & equipment; contact Rachel F; Email: bvrockshow@gmail.com; Website: www.bvrockshow.com 9-11—PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Tacoma Sportsmans Club, 164709 Canyon Road East; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; PVG&MC is hosting its 5th Gem Show in The Trees. Convenient parking is available. Vendors will be offering selections of crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, findings, lapidary equipment, cabochons, geodes, and jewelry, just to name a few things to add to your collection; contact Jillian Y Higgins, (253) 355-3146; Email: PGVAMC@gmail.com; Website: www.puyallupvalleygemandmineralclub.com/shows 16-18—LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Annual show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; Lake George CO, HWY 24 (East of the Post Office, 4 miles west of Florissant); daily 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 30+ vendors with local specimens, rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, jewelry, lapidary, kids activities & more; contact Carol Kinate, (749) 648-9015; Email: kinatec@aol.com; Website: www.lggmclub.org 16-18—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association/dba Gem Miner's Jubilee; Lebanon Valley Expo and Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $6; children under 12 free, discount coupons on website; The Gem Miner's Jubilee Show is an exhibition of beads, fine jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, gift and craft items. Two Wholesale Trade rooms. In its 27th year. Free and handicapped parking; contact Teresa Schwab, (301) 807-97; Email: eventcoordinator@gem-show.com; Website: www.gem-show.com 16-18—SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: Annual show; Michiana Gem and Mineral Society; St Joseph County Fairgrounds, 5117 So Ironwood Road; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 for adult/children 12 and under free; contact Ross Fergerson, (574) 850-6208; Email: rfergers@nd.edu; Website: mgms.org 17-17—SHELTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Shelton Rock and Mineral Society; MCRA park, 2100 E John's Prairie Rd; Sat. 9-5; Free admission and parking; Rocks, minerals, fossils, rock crafts and equipment. Food concession, raffle, demos, display and games. Vendor spaces available; contact Susan Perrault, (360) 275-9432; Email: srms242@yahoo.com 17-18—RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Barron County Fair Grounds - Youth Expo Center, 101 Short St. (On Hwy. 48 - North End of Rice Lake); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Door Prizes - Children's Activities & Children's Museum. Demonstrations & Displays. Museum quality minerals, specimens, Lake Superior agates, fossils, jewelry & more. Bring in your rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals, & artifacts for free identification. Lunch available for purchase; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223 23-25—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $8 Admission cash only at door; Select dealers selling exquisite jewelry, crystals, fossils, minerals, healing stones, gems, beads & so much more; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com 24-25—ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN: Rock Swap Meet; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Town of Wheaton Ball Parks - South Field, 3900 38th Street; Sat. 8-4, Sun. 8-4; Free; Vendor Spots - 20' x 40' - $25.00 per day. Gems & Minerals & Rock Related Equipment. Make payment the dates of the show. Payable to: Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society. Rain or Shine! Something for everyone! Shop & Swap. No Overnight Camping. Food & drink available for purchase; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com 24-25—GARDINER, OREGON: Annual show; US Bead Warehouse; Oregon Coast School of Art, 325 High St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $1 12 and older Free 12 and under; This is a family event! Everyone is welcome; contact Jennifer Brandenberger, (541) 997-0109; Email: usbeadwarehouse@gmail.com 24-25—CANTON, NEW YORK: Annual show; St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club; The Canton Pavilion, 90 Lincoln St.; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-3; $4 Adults Children 12< free; Over 25 vendors. Free mineral kits for kids, both days Free kid's fluorescent mineral hunt Friday 8 PM Field collecting trip Saturday, 9 AM Free wire wrapping classes Sunday Amethyst Cathedral drawing 2 PM Sunday; contact William DeLorraine, (315) 775-6286; Email: WDELLIE@GMAIL.COM; Website: Stlawrencecountymineralclub.org 24-25—FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Kaleidoscope Gem Shows; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E Merrick Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; $6; $5 with this notice. Children under 12 free with adult; This show features dealers selling minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, and beads. Come see our beautiful displays. Chat with the dealers about their items. Select incredible minerals and fossils as well as handcrafted silver and gold jewelry and also beautiful strands of beads; contact Evelyn Gose, (631) 271-8411; Email: evelyn_gose@kaleidoscopegemshows.com; Website: kaleidoscopegemshows.com 24-25—ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pasadena Lapidary Society; Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W. Duarte Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; Our 64th Annual Gem and Mineral Show with Dealers selling everything rock, gem, geology, lapidary and jewelry-related. Sand Scoop and Wheel of Fortune for the kids, grab bags, silent auction, demonstrations, minerals, gemstones and lapidary exhibits, prize raffle, snack bar; contact Marcia Goetz, (626) 260-7239; Email: marcia.pls.emails@gmail.com; Website: www.pasadenalapidary.org 24-25—EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS: Show and sale; Geology Section of Peoria Academy of Science; EastSide Center, #1 EastSide Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission and Parking; 60th Annual Show Dealers of Gemstones, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Slabs, Carving and Knapping. Demonstrators of Fluorescent Minerals, Black light Display, Wire Wrapping, Geode Cracking, Cabochon Cutting and Polishing. Kid's area, Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, Mid-West Federation meeting; contact Sandi Lawson, Show Chair; Email: bixbite62@gmail.com; Website: www.pasgeology.comAugust 2024-September 2024 29-1—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; JOGS Tucson Fall Gem & Jewelry Show; Tucson Expo Center, 750 E Irvington Rd; daily 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Registered Buyers: FREE - General Admission: $20 - Proof of Military: FREE - Children: No children under 14 admitted; The JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show, one of the largest trade shows in the Americas, in the fall of 2023. This highly anticipated event is the perfect opportunity for manufacturers, wholesalers, and brands to showcase their latest designs and products during a critical buying and restocking season; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: advertising@jogsshow.com; Website: www.jogsshow.com 30-1—ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gemshows; The Coliseum, 535 4th Avenue N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and under Free. Admission good for all three days; Over 15,000 SF of Fabulous vendors in a spectacular historical setting! Fine and Artisan Jewelers, Gemstones, Crystals, Minerals, Beads, Fossils and so much more! Bench jeweler, geodes, something for everyone; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com 30-2—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; Adults $8, sixteen and under free; There will be jewelry of all types, custom faceted-gemstones, beads, crystals, minerals, and fossils. A wire-wrapper will be present to design jewelry and wrap stones on site; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.comSeptember 2024 6-8—WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; The Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club, Inc; Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Education Building, 412 27th Street NW; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $ 3 - Children thru grade 12 free with accompanying adult - school groups contact show chairman for group info; Information can also be found on our Facebook page - Forsyth Gem, Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry Show; contact W. Arvil Marion - Show Chairman; Email: mariona1@yadtel.net; Website: www.forsythgemclub.com 6-8—BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA: Annual show; Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club; Wood County Fairgrounds Pratt Pavilion, 13800 W Poe Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $6 per person, 12 and under Free, Scouts in Uniform Free, $12 for 3-day Pass; Largest Gem and Mineral Show in Northwest Ohio. Over 30,000sf of fabulous vendors, displays, club activities, children’s area and more. Door Prizes, Scholarship Raffle. Free Parking Discount coupon available on Facebook page; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: jheerx6@aol.com; Website: Rockyreader.com 7-8—NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society, Inc; New Milford High School, 388 Danbury Road (Rt 7); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission CASH only: $5 adults, $4 seniors and full time-students w/ID. Free admission for kids 11 and under and Scouts in uniform; Hourly door prizes, Grand prize drawn at end of show. Grab bags, club info, display cases, specimen identification; contact Elizabeth A Triano; Email: lizziewriter@comcast.net 14-14—ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Rock River Valley Gem and Mineral Society; A-American Companies, 1665 Elmwood Rd; Sat. 9:30-3:30; Free admission and free parking; Outdoor event. Rain or shine. Rocks, minerals, fossils and jewelry. Kid’s activities. Spaces 10 ft. x 10 ft. $25 each; contact Dave Reese; Email: rrvgms@gmail.com 14-15—PINE ISLAND, NEW YORK: Annual show; Area 51 Miners; Blue Arrow Farm, 86 Glenwood Rd; Sat. 11-6, Sun. 10-4; $10 a day for adults, $5 for kids; The Earthbling Festival a family-friendly event that combines the beauty of geological wonders with the energy of live music! Join us for a day filled with fascinating exhibits, dazzling gemstones, and the rhythmic beats of rock-infused tunes; contact Earthbling Festival, (973) 865-2793; Email: earthblingfestival@gmail.com; Website: www.earthblingfestival.com/ 14-15—RENO, NEVADA: Annual show; Reno Gem and Mineral Society; Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St, Silver State Pavilion Room; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $10 Kids under 12 Free, Parking Free, Children's Gift; Free parking, door prizes, raffle, 40 Displays and 40+ Dealers, Silent Auction, Wheel of Fortune for children's free gift, Demonstrations: Lapidary, Silver Crafting, Beading, Wire Wrap; Kids Corner, Fluorescent Display; contact Patrick Davis; Email: cyndavis13@gmail.com; Website: www.renogms.org 20-22—RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, sixteen and under free; There will jewelry of all types, custom faceted-gemstones, and beads. The crystals, minerals, and fossils range from reasonably priced specimens to museum quality specimens. The Richmond Gem and Mineral Society will be present with displays of Virginia rocks and minerals and of dinosaur bones; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com 21-22—OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Exposition Center, 500 E County Rd. Y; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults - $2 Kids under 12 Free; Member Displays - Demonstrations Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry Over 20 Vendors filling over 80 Tables Door Prizes - Raffles Fun Children's Area; contact Michael Lenz; Email: 2817@sbcglobal.net; Website: www.facebook.com/people/Oshkosh-Earth-Science-Club/100064428711904/ 21-22—POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Inc; Gold's Gym & Family Sports Center, 258 Titusville Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Seniors / Students $4, Children Under 12 FREE With Adult; 30 Dealers; Six Free Rocks for Kids at "Glitter Mountain"; Sluice at "Garnet Gulch" for treasure; Earth Science "Scavenger Hunt" for HS Students; Lapidary Demonstrations; Fluorescent Mineral display; "The World of Crystals" - displays by MHVG&MS and Vassar Geology Museum; Wholesale Dealers; contact Linda Wuest, (845) 626-7136; Email: garnet327@hvc.rr.com; Website: www.mhvgms.org 21-22—NASHVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; Brown County Rock & Mineral Club, Inc; Brown County 4-H Fairgrounds, 802 Memorial Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Mineral Displays, Kids activities, Silent Auction, Door prizes, Rock identification; contact Rhonda Dunn, (812) 320-6237; Email: bcrmc2010@gmail.com; Website: www.facebook.com/groups/125260491396522 27-29—CLARKDALE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club; Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium, 19 N. Ninth Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Daily raffles. Dealers offering geode-splitting demonstrations, agates, fossils, gems, beads, findings, cabochons, crystals, rock slabs, tumble-polished minerals, handcrafted jewelry, carvings and unique gift items; Kids' Corner offers free mineral specimens for children 12 and under; contact Bill Hedglin; Email: billkarin3@q.com; Website: www.mingusgem.club/ 28-29—LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Show and sale; Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; $5 Age 12 and up, $3 age 6 - 12, 5 and under free; Everything you would see at a typical Gem show, but ours is bigger and better, Lol. Preaching to the choir here, but you know what to expect, lot's of dealers, door prizes, grand prizes, big kids area, florescent tent, displays, demonstrations, presentations, and an all around good time; contact Walt Beneze, (806) 797-5832; Email: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Website: www.lubbockgemandmineral.org 28-29—SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Siouxland Gem and Mineral Society; Cottonwood Inn, 4401 Dakota Ave; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; 57th Annual Rainbow of Gems Show! Door Prizes!! Gem mine! Spin The Wheel!!! Silent Auction; contact Katherine Koskovich , (712) 253-5479; Email: Klkoskovich@gmail.com 28-29—HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Central Pennsylvania Rock and Mineral Club; Zembo Shrine Auditorium, 2801 N. Third St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Admission: $6 or $5 with Postcard/Ad; 58th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; contact Brittany Martin; Website: rockandmineral.org/October 2024 4-6—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Jay Penn; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; At Expo NM State Fairgrounds in the Creative Arts Bldg. Enter at Gate 3 @ 300 San Pedro and Copper. 70 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: abqfallshow.wix.com/abq-fall-show 4-6—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Sadye Gibbs Community Center, 1601 E Dr MLK Jr Drive; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and under Free, Admission good for all three days; 15,000 SF of fabulous vendors of Fine and Artisan Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Beads, Rocks and Specimens, Fossils and so much more! Find something for everyone! Bench Jeweler, Geodes, Grand Prize Drawing; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com 4-6—VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, sixteen and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be displays of Virginia rocks and minerals, lapidary arts demonstrations and geode cutting by the two Gem and Mineral societies of the area. A gemologist will also be available for appraisals; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com 5-6—EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Worthen Earth Searchers; Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $1, children under 12 are free; Over 30 indoor and outdoor vendors offering handcrafted jewelry, rocks, gems, fossils and minerals. Enjoy our great raffles and famous silent auction! Look for our vendors providing wire-wrapping and gem setting while you wait, holistic healing stones, a gem mining sluice and geode cracking; contact Mike Shumate, (217) 219-2315; Email: cc31068@yahoo.com; Website: worthenearthsearchers.org 5-6—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; LOESS Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; James Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2, Seniors and students $1, Children under 12 free; Large Children Section with build a rock collection and other activities. Silent Auction, Door prizes, Dealer with Geode Cracking. The exploration journey requires sign-up; contact Ed Wagner, Show Chairman, (309) 838-7782; Email: LOESSpresident@gmail.com; Website: www.loess.org/ 5-6—JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Freewill Offering; Demonstrations Lapidary and Wire wrapping. Children's Activity Area. Mineral, Fossil, Gemstone and Jewelry Dealers; contact Steven Streich, (608) 655-1011; Email: srockshop@gmail.com; Website: www.stevensrockshop.com 5-6—PORT MOODY, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Port Moody Rock & Gem Club; Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission is by donation; Dealers, displays, demonstrations and games for the kids including spin & win and gem panning; contact Andrew Danneffel; Email: adanneffel@atomation.com; Website: www.portmoody.rocks 5-6—RALSTON, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Nebraska Mineral and Gem Club; Liberty First Credit Union Arena Banquet Hall, 7300 Q St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, students 12-18 and Seniors $4, under 12 free; Demonstrations & Dealers, Kids Activities, Displays. Check out the Gems & Jewelry, Fossils & Minerals, Rock Paintings and Carvings, Rough rock, slabs and tumbling mix. Proceeds go to help college geology students with field camps; contact Tammy Jeanneret, (402) 873-6515; Email: tjeanneret@hughes.net; Website: nerockgem.org 5-6—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society (LOESS); Orr Building, Illinois State Farigrounds, 6 4H Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $2 for adults, $1 for seniors, kids 12 and under free; We have a wide range of dealers, demonstrators, exhibits, kid's activities (fossil dig, spin and win, touch and feel, egg carton collection), silent auction, Springfield Maker Space, flint knapping, geode cracking, concessions, and much more. We also have our very own escape room; contact Mary Boesdorfer, (217) 414-0033; Email: loesspublicity@gmail.com; Website: www.loess.org 11-13—PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Central Panhandle Fairgrounds, 2230 15th St; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and under Free, Admission good for all three days; About 10,000 SF of Fabulous vendors of Fine and Artisan Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Specimens, Beads, Rough Rock and Fossils and so much more! Something for everyone; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com 12-13—FAIRFIELD, IOWA: Show and sale; Sac & Fox Lapidary Club; Jefferson County Fair Grounds, 2606 W Burlington Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free admission; Fossil dig for kids; contact Steve Mitchell; Email: Mitchell1972@comcast.net 12-13—REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Peninsula Gem and Geology Society and the Sequoia Gem and Mineral Society; Community Activities Building, 1400 Rosevelt Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5, children under 12 Free; Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Demonstrations, Kids Activities; contact Cliff Imprescia; Email: cci@pacbell.net 12-13—SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club, Inc; The Mall at Sierra Vista, 2200 El Mercado Loop, 5036 S. San Carlos Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Geode sales and cutting; Displays of fluorescent minerals, minerals of Arizona, and fossils of Cochise County. 50th Annual Show; contact Maudie E. Bailey, (520) 249-1541; Email: gmbailey@msn.com; Website: hmgc.site/ 12-13—TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-City Gem and Mineral Society; Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, 3301 N. 3rd Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults, $3 13-17 years, children free when with adult or guardian; Vendors galore with a wide variety of rough, slabs, fossils, jewelry, rock-related clothing, rock lamps. New children's activities based on our theme, "ROCK RUSTLERS," wear western stuff; contact Lois Ruth Rolston, (254) 718-2559; Email: lrolston@hot.rr.com 12-13—REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society and Peninsula Gem and Geology Society; Redwood City Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 and kids under 12 are free; Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Crystals, Beads, Gems and Jewelry, Educational Demonstrations and Free Rocks for Kids; contact Cathy Phalan, (650) 743-7447; Email: catphalen@comcast.net; Website: sequoiagemandmineralsociety.org. OR Pggs.org 12-13—TOPEKA, KANSAS: Annual show; The Topeka Gem & Mineral Society; Stormont Vail Event Agricultural Hall, 17th & Topeka Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult $6, Students (13-17) $2, Child under 13 with Adult FREE Coupon $1 off available. Cash only at door; Vendors, Demonstrations, Silent Auctions, Raffle, Juniors area, Speakers, Lots of activities for children; contact Millie Mowrey, (785) 267-2849; Email: rock2plate@aol.com; Website: www.topekagms.org 18-20—DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 East Main Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; 18 and older: $8, 11-17: $2, 10 and under: Free; Featuring the finest Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Fossils, Meteorites and Beads from Around The World; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com 19-20—SEDONA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sedona Gem and Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock HS, Hwy 89A and Upper Red Rock Loop Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Kids 12 and under Free, Cash Only; 46 Vendors with all types of slabs, rough and specimens as well as Jewelry artists and supplies; contact Marge Schwartz, (928) 203-0356; Email: bschwar13@msn.com; Website: sedonagemandmineral.org 19-20—SANFORD, FLORIDA: Annual show; Florida Fossil Hunters; Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5/adult; $1/child; Fossils, rocks, minerals, artifacts, children’s area, exhibits, supplies, silent auctions; contact Valerie First, (407) 721-0481; Website: Www.floridafossilhunters.com 25-27—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society; State Fair Park: Modern Living Bldg, 608 Kiamichi Place; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $8 for Adults; Children under 12 - Free; Hosting the Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies this Year! Annual Mineral & Gem show in central Oklahoma with 40 vendors offering tons of Treasures of the Earth to see and purchase. Gems, crystals, fossils, artisan jewelry, tools and rough rock will be available. Prizes, auctions etc; contact Doug Pollitt; Email: douglas.pollitt@yahoo.com 25-27—CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Show and sale; Cranbrook Rock & Lapidary Club; The Colombo Hall, 2550 - 8th Avenue South; Fri. 3-9, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-3; $5 Adults, $4 Seniors & Students, $20 Maximum for Family, Children Under 12 Free; Show and Sale, Children's programs and ample free parking; contact Guy Santucci, (250) 919-2441; Email: gsantucci@telus.net; Website: cranbrooklapidaryclub.ca/ 26-27—CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. N; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; voluntary donation; contact Martha Miss, (651) 459-0343; Email: martha@rock-biz.biz 26-27—FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Kaleidoscope Gem Shows; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E Merrick Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; $6; $5 with this notice. Children under 12 free with adult; The show features dealers selling minerals, fossils, gemstones jewelry, and beads. Come see the beautiful displays. Chat with the dealers about their items. You can personally select incredible minerals and fossils as well as handcrafted silver and gold jewelry and also beautiful strands of beads; contact Evelyn Gose, (631) 271-8411; Email: evelyn_gose@kaleidoscopegemshows.com; Website: kaleidoscopegemshoes.com 26-27—SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozarks Gem & Mineral Society, Inc; Springfield Expo Center, 635 E. St. Louis Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; $5 per person; family pass $20; 4 & under are free; This is an annual indoor gem and mineral show with fun for all ages with rocks, gems, minerals, display pieces, jewelry, geode cracking, novelties, collector pieces, and more; contact Mark Northrup, (417) 597-4657; Email: ogms.1957@gmail.com; Website: www.omgms.rocks 26-27—GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Southeastern Mineral Specimens; Greenville Convention Center, One Exposition Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $10 Adults, kids 12 and under free! Wristband good for both days; Open to the public, this show brings together over 2 dozen professional dealers, who will have all manner of items of geological origin available for purchase! Items are from all over the world, with an emphasis on regional finds. Several dealers just returning from buying at the major Tucson Show; contact Mark E. P. Woods, (706) 296-9467; Email: imineral@bellsouth.net; Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/876943940893270October 2024-November 2024 31-3—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; JOGS Sand Diego Gem & Jewelry Show; San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Dr; daily 10-5, Sun. 9-3; Registered Buyers: FREE - General Admission - $20 - Proof of Military: FREE - Children: No Children under 14 will be admitted; JOGS San Diego Gem & Jewelry Trade Show is the leading West Coast gem and jewelry trade event perfectly timed for buyers looking to restock for the busy holiday season; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: advertising@jogsshow.com; Website: https://jogsshow.com/November 2024 1-3—LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Show and sale; Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Fe Hotel & Casino, 4949 North Rancho Dr; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $10, Accompanied children under 18 are Free; The Viva Las Vegas Rocks show will feature spectacular rocks, minerals, handmade jewelry, and education. There will be kid’s activities, displays, demonstrations, vendor booths, silent auctions and door prizes; contact Orville Weimers, (702) 243-2477; Email: SNGMSshowchair@gmail.com; Website: www.SNVGMS.org 2-3—OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; The Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center, 100 Station Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, Children under 12 years $1, 2-day adult tickets $9. Boy/Girl Scouts in uniform with adult Scoutmaster admitted free; 2024 will be the 55th year that Tuscarora Lapidary Society hosts its annual fine gem, jewelry and mineral show Gemarama. This show features many vendors, educational and competitive exhibit cases, a lapidary arts demonstration area and children's activities; contact Linda Green; Email: tuscaroralapidary@gmail.com; Website: www.lapidary.org 2-3—AMARILLO, TEXAS: Annual show; Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society; Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $5 Adults, under 13, first responders and Boy Scouts in uniform get in Free; Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society 62nd Annual Show, Hourly Door prizes, Grand Prize and Silent Auction; contact Shanna Smith, (806) 570-7550; Email: ss3762@yahoo.com; Website: goldenspreadgemmineraltreasuresociety.com 2-3—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission and Free Parking; We have 20 plus dealers with unique mineral specimens, quality gems (rough, cut, loose, and set in fine silver or gold), and fossils from around the world. There's a kid's zone, showcase displays and demonstrations as well as FREE gem and mineral ID (limit 10 minerals). Only Service Animals Allowed; contact LuAnn H Benton, (858) 945-4762; Email: luannz@att.net 15-17—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, sixteen and under free; There will be jewelry of all types, custom faceted-gemstones, beads, crystals, minerals, and fossils. A wire-wrapper will be present to design jewelry and wrap stones on site; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com 15-17—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association/dba Gem Miner's Holiday Show; Lebanon PA Expo and Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; $6; children under 12 free. Discount coupon on website; The Gem Miner's Holiday Show is an exhibition of beads, fine jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, gift and craft items. Two Wholesale Trade rooms. Hourly and Grand Prize Drawings. In its 17th year. Free and handicapped parking; contact Teresa Schwab, (301) 807-97; Email: eventcoordinator@gem-show.com; Website: www.gem-show.com 23-24—BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; Kitsap Fairgrounds & Event Center, 1250 NW Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free admission; Come for our Silent Auction, Junior's Activity tables, Demonstrators, Raffle Prizes and so much more; contact Danielle Foss; Email: kmgsfallshow@gmail.com; Website: www.kmgsrockclub.com 23-24—MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem and Mineral Society; Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult-$8, Kids to 12-$4, Family of 4-$20, Vets/Teachers/with ID-$5, Scouts in Uniform-Free; Grand Prize- Silent Auction - Wheel of Fortune - Kids Mine - Raffles - Fluorescent Display - Demonstrations. Free Parking - over 40 vendors - www.facebook.com/dallasgemandmineralsociety; contact Diana Case, (469) 688-4057; Email: dgmscontracts@yahoo.com; Website: dallasgemandmineral.org 23-24—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission and Parking; Gems, Minerals, Fossils, jewelry, Beads and craft vendors. Huge raffle. Kids activities, fun for the whole family; contact Cheryl Boney, (619) 277-4981; Email: cherylboney@yahoo.com; Website: ECVGMS.ORGDecember 2024 6-8—DULUTH, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $8 Admission cash only at door; Select dealers selling exquisite jewelry, crystals, fossils, minerals, healing stones, gems, beads & so much more; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.comFebruary 2025-March 2025 28-2—ATHENS, GEORGIA: Annual show; Southeastern Mineral Specimens; The Classic Center, Grand Hall 8, 300 N. Thomas St; Thu. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $10 Adults, kids 12 and under free! Wristband good for all three days; Open to the public, 25 vendors from the US and internationally, everything geological- Minerals, fossils, gems $ jewelry, meteorites, lapidary, spheres, and more; contact Mark E. P. Woods, (706) 296-9467; Email: imineral@bellsouth.net; Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/854813666398350 |